Will it explode?

Mission

Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

Launching to Unknown

For Government/Top Secret

Pad

Space Launch Complex 8

Cords: -120.63245 / 34.57635

Rocket

The Minotaur IV launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. A fourth stage, the Orion-38, is taken from the Pegasus family of air-launched rockets.

Launch Provider

Northrup Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defence and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. They aquired Orbital ATK in 2018 along with its launchers and ongoing missions.